Category Archives: Disability issues

Events

Inclusive Practice in Action 2026: Creating Change Together

We’re teaming up with Sound Connections to co-produce this years’ Inclusive Practice in Action event!

8 Jan 2026 Collaboration, Disability issues, Learning & Participation, Music Education

Discussion

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Accessible Applications: sharing our learning and progress

Our Access Coordinator, Lisa Heywood, put together a case study which outlines how we put accessibility at the core of our 2024-25 Emergents programme application process.

24 Nov 2025 Disability issues, DM Team

Updates

Tim Yates, John Kelly and Sally Currie sat on-stage in front of a projector screen at Berklee, with stage lighting shining on them.

Drake Music at the 2025 ABLE Assembly Conference, Boston, USA

Find out about our time at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA!

23 Apr 2025 Collaboration, Disability issues, International, Music Education

Updates

Introducing 2 of our Future Leaders, a new programme for young Disabled musicians.

We’re delighted to introduce 2 of our new Future Leaders, a programme for young Disabled musicians here at Drake Music.

7 Nov 2024 Artistic Development, Collaboration, Commissions, Disability issues, Learning & Participation, Training

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Drake Music on the Panel at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2024 – 3rd May

We’re delighted to be on the guest panel at the first Access to Music Conference at Cheltenham Jazz Festival!

24 Apr 2024 Collaboration, Consultancy, Disability issues, Music Education

Events

Infographic with a purple space themed background. Text reads: DMLab NW presents: The Next Frontier in Accessibility. A special event delving into the world of accessible music creation at our new home, the School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University. Featuring talks and insights from industry leaders. Logos for Roland, Avid, Audio Modeling, Softube, Ableton and Focusrite. Thursday 21st March 2024. In-person or live stream. SODA, Manchester Metropolitan University, 14 Higher Chatham Street, Manchester, M15 6ED. Logos for Manchester Met University, SODA, Drake Music and Arts Council England in the bottom right of the page.

DMLab NW Presents: The Next Frontier in Accessibility – 21st March 2024

We are delighted to bring you a groundbreaking event in music-making : DMLab NW Presents: The Next Frontier in Accessibility Tickets: In-person: Click here! Live stream: Click here! Thursday 21st March 2024 […]

27 Feb 2024 Collaboration, Disability issues, International, Learning & Participation, Music Education, Research & Development

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Drake Music Artist Showcase

We are delighted to announce the Drake Music Collective’s Artist Showcase, which will be streamed live from the stunning LSO St Luke’s in London on Wednesday 31st January 2024.

1 Dec 2023 Artistic Development, Disability issues, DM Team

Updates

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Behind the Scenes: A Snapshot of Our Resident Artists’ Recent Activities

Let’s take a peek behind the scenes at what our resident artists have been up to over the last month! Daisy Higman Can you tell us updates about your […]

16 Sep 2023 Artistic Development, Disability issues, DM Team, Learning & Participation, Music Education, Research & Development

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